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Mayo shortens hours at all area clinics
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) – Mayo Clinic Health System is shortening hours at all of its clinic sites. The changes are in keeping with Gov. Tony Evers’ Safer at Home decree and Mayo’s increasing use telemedicine, the system’s online portal,…
US death toll eclipses China's as reinforcements head to NYC
NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. death toll from the coronavirus has climbed past 3,600, eclipsing China's official count. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo reported Tuesday that deaths in New York state had risen more than 300 from the day…
Great Rivers United Way rallies community to thank healthcare workers
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) - The Great Rivers United Way (GRUW) is encouraging community members to thank healthcare workers. Community members can choose from four different card designs and add a personalized message which will be forwarded by GRUW…
WATCH LIVE at 2:30 p.m.: La Crosse County Health Dept. COVID-19 Update 3/31
Important information for those sheltering in place: Coronavirus: Your Local HQ - Click here for more information about your community Finding the Helpers Community Guide for Take-out or Delivery Business closings/changes in services Community Events canceled/postponed Live-stream music entertainment for…
Winona Little Caesars using money from purchased shirts to assist healthcare facilities
Winona Little Caesars using money from purchased shirts to assist healthcare facilities
Total confirmed positive cases in Winona County now at 10
WINONA, Minn. (WKBT) - Winona County Health & Human Services is reporting five more positive cases of COVID-19 bringing the total in Winona County to 10.…
Grandma's Marathon cancels due to COVID-19
DULUTH, Minn. (WKBT) - Grandma's Marathon, scheduled for June 20, 2020, is canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. According to a release from the marathon's medical director, Dr. Ben Nelson, it would be dangerous to host the marathon. A few…
The Latest: UW-Madison expects to lose $100 million
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - The University of Wisconsin-Madison expects to lose $100 million because of the coronavirus pandemic, that's if social distancing is over by June. The loss includes reimbursing the majority of students for room and board after the…
La Crosse County's strategy for defeating Covid-19
At Monday's news conference for La Crosse County, two new cases were confirmed, bringing the total for the county up to 17. One of those new cases is the first person from La Crosse county to have to be hospitalized…
'Pet Me Scratch Me' offering free pet boarding and daycare to front line workers
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT)- Pet Me Scratch me in La Crosse and Onalaska is offering free pet boarding and daycare to first responders, hospital workers, Army Corps of Engineers, and mobilized national guard during the COVID-19 pandemic. "In this time…
Federal Reserve lowers interest rates to 0%, what it means for you
There are a lot of questions about the future of the economy.
'Blue Kids' represent thousands of children abused in Wisconsin and Minnesota each year
With April only two days away, one organization is getting the word out Child Abuse Prevention Month.
Area EMTs part of global demand for COVID-19 protective gear
Cleaning supplies, a disinfecting UV light, and respirator are all items that keep Gundersen Tri-State Ambulance on top of their game. But there's one item that…
Galesville Lions Club's 'Take-Out Challenge' helping local restaurants stay alive
The Galesville Lions Club is offering a fun incentive for people who contribute to the town's restaurants.
OSHA wants to fine Northeast Iowa feed mill $74,000 for worker perils
MAQUOKETA, Iowa (WKBT) – The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration wants to fine an eastern Iowa animal food operation more than $74,000 for alleged workplace safety violations. Devenish Nutrition has exposed employees at its Maquoketa feed mill to several…
